Day 1: Departure

I don't blog. I don't know how to blog. I have nothing against blogging; it's just not what I do. There is no need for another person to blog about their beliefs or opinions, or projects in their backyard. So I haven't ever intended to blog until now.

A few weeks ago, during the final weeks of my final semester at Roberts Wesleyan College, my friend Trevor told me about a paid internship in Alaska, that would have me working in schools as a teacher's aide. Did I mention it's paid? Alaska is a place that I've always wanted to visit, and I usually say "It's my favorite place I've never been to". I've seen pictures, read some history, and have somehow always been fascinated with our largest and northernmost state. So when I heard that I could go, get paid to work, and have an excellent experience that would look good on a resume, I was in.

After sending over a resume, letters of application, providing references, and a 45 minute skype interview, I received the call that I had been selected to become one of the new interns this year. Needless to say, I was excited, nervous, surprised, and very happy. The weeks following have been checking my things, making sure I had everything I needed, taking care of last minute tasks.

Today, I fly out of Rochester and towards Alaska (with a few stops along the way). This blog will serve mainly as a means of keeping in touch with friends and family, a journal of my own experiences, and a place where all of my pictures will go. Eventually I'll get the hang of this blogging thing. Till then, wish me luck!